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Staples (LTS:0R27) Change in Same Store Sales % : 0.00% (As of . 20)


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What is Staples Change in Same Store Sales %?

Same-store sales, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric in the retail industry to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.

A positive number indicates that more sales are generated in the same store compared with the previous period, which suggests growing demand. The higher the number is, the more growth the retailer has.

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Staples  (LTS:0R27) Change in Same Store Sales % Explanation

Same-store sales, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric in the retail industry to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.

A positive number indicates that more sales are generated in the same store compared with the previous period, meaning growing demand, while a negative number indicates the opposite. The higher the number is, the more growth the retailer has.

Same-store sales can be improved by two factors: average ticket size and the number of tickets. If each customer buys more, the average ticket size will increase. If more customers come to the store, the number of tickets will increase.


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Staples (LTS:0R27) Business Description

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Staples is an American retailer with online and delivery capabilities. Staples offers products in categories: technology, facilities and breakroom, furniture, safety, medical, copy and print, and Staples EasyTech services. Staples operates throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The company divides its business into three segments: North American stores and online, North American commercial, and international operations. The product offering includes Staples, Quill, and other proprietary branded products. Staples' product price points are generally low.

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